This seminar provides the basis for taking the exam to qualify as an "ISTQB® Certified Tester, Advanced Level, Test Analyst". You will become familiar with systematic, specification based test design techniques as well as additional test design techniques which will help you test your software adequately. The functional test is the emphasis here. In addition to test design techniques for functional tests, you will learn how to improve your tests with the targeted use of reviews. Upon completion of this seminar you will be able to ensure compliance with your quality standards and adequate testing of your development and testing documentation.

Please note that further preparation at the end of each seminar day is recommended to succeed in passing the exam.

Contents

The seminar content is equivalent to that in the curriculum published by ATB, GTB and STB:

Test process from the viewpoint of a test analyst

Test management from the viewpoint of a test analyst

Specification-based test design techniques

Equivalence partitioning

Boundary value analysis

Decision tables

Cause-effect graphing

Stats transition testing

Combinatorial testing techniques

User case testing

Domain analysis

Selection and application of appropriate combinations of test design techniques

Additional test design techniques

Defect-based techniques, Defect taxonomies

Experience-based techniques

Error guessing

Checklist-based testing

Exploratory testing

Reviews

Defect management

Test tools and automation

Exercises for all significant topics

Target audience

Software testers, system testers, project managers, quality managers

Prerequisites

Experience with software-based systems and software testing

Prerequisites for taking the exam are the successful completion of the exam to qualify as an "ISTQB® Certified Tester, Foundation Level" and at least 18 months of testing experience.

Examination

Additional exam fees charged when applicable.

If the exam is passed, the certificate will be issued by the independent certifier International Software Quality Institute (iSQI).